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Churchly Observations, Public Square

of SCOTUS, Hobby Lobby, and bridegrooms

The religion then of every man must be left to the conviction and conscience of every man; and it is the right of every man to exercise it as these may dictate. – James Madison, 1785 “The Church shouldn’t get involved in politics.” That’s the line we hear. There’s enough to do right here at home, enough issues to deal with in our own congregations, … Continue reading of SCOTUS, Hobby Lobby, and bridegrooms

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Churchly Observations, Public Square

five tips to speaking out in the public square

“For us, number 1 is to create a generation of leaders, young people who are willing to speak and who are unafraid,” Brian Brown, the president of the National Organization for Marriage, told LCMS pastors this morning. It all seems pretty simple. “We need heroes.” Mr. Brown explained that conservative young people today are afraid to speak their mind, that when they do pipe up in … Continue reading five tips to speaking out in the public square

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